3 Things That Will Matter in 2021 With the election behind us and increased visibility of life after the pandemic, I’ve had time to reflect on the economy, the markets and the impact of responses to the economic shut down. Economists often get stuck in the theoretical or the academic reasons for market movements and economies cycles, often missing [...] READ MORE » |
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Can the Dominance of Gold ETFs Continue? The pandemic gave rise to a golden era for gold prices in 2020, but will the good times continue? Additional stimulus measures could provide more bounce to gold ETFs like the VanEck Merk Gold Trust (OUNZ). OUNZ seeks to provide investors with an opportunity to invest in gold through the shares, taking delivery of physical gold [...] READ MORE » |
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A Factor Trifecta: The ETF to Beat Market Cap-Weighted Indexes Two factors are better than one, but three factors–now that’s a crowd big enough to beat market cap weighted indexes. The trifecta of minimum volatility, value, and momentum comprise the Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (AUSF). AUSF seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield... READ MORE » |
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Cheap or Cost-Efficient? Pure Beta ETFs for the Cautious High-risk plays in the stock or ETF markets are often unsettling propositions. Investors looking to tap into their cheap—scratch that—cost-efficient selves for pure beta can do it through a pair of international funds. More than ever, cost can be a determining factor of whether an ETF investor wants to allocate any capital towards... READ MORE » |
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Is This Time Different for Bitcoin? Bitcoin is soaring, stoking old memories of 2017, a run that gave way to a spectacular decline the following year. However, some market observers believe outcomes will be different this time. The idea of decentralized currencies goes far beyond bitcoin and Ethereum. Today, all kinds of companies, organizations, and governments are... READ MORE » |
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Staying Home in COVID Times Doesn’t Mean Your Investments Should It’s easy to have a home bias when it comes to investing in the capital markets. Investors could be missing out on international opportunities superseding common U.S. benchmarks. For some time now, U.S. investors have been served well by staying at home, but that tide could be turning, opening the door to opportunity with exchange... READ MORE » |
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